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County names new CEO By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com The Ventura County Board of Supervisors recently selected Marty Robinson to replace CEO Johnny Johnston. Robinson, 57, will be the first woman to serve in the top administrative position for Ventura County. "She will provide the steady hand in leadership the county needs," said Johnst... More ... Local woman charged with welfare fraud Ruby Elizabeth Stirling, 38, of Simi Valley was recently arrested on charges of welfare fraud, identity theft and committing a new felony offense while on bail. From August through November 2007, Stirling allegedly received $1,694 in cash and food stamps, for which she was not legally elig... More ... Countywide DUI crackdown nets 449 arrests in 19 days Numbers represent 56 percent rise over 2006 By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com Two people died and 449 were arrested in Ventura County during a 19day DUI crackdown, known as Avoid the 14, that ran from Dec. 14 through Jan. 1. Fourteen law enforcement agencies throughout the county, including sheriff's deputies, city police, state park rangers and the U.S. More ... Hold 'Em tournament benefits Hatch Foundation The Dylan Gregory Hatch Foundation is sponsoring a no limit Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Lost Canyons Golf Course, 3301 Lost Canyon Drive, Simi Valley. Registration is from 6 to 7 p.m. with the tournament starting at 7 p.m. More ...
The Simi Valley Art Association presents a painting demonstration and talk by watercolorist Pong Apinyavat at 7p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18 at the Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Apinyavat has garnered numerous awards in Southern California shows for his watercolor landscapes. More ... Bridal blowout coming to Westlake Village The Bridal Premiere, a day of wedding exhibits and fashion shows, will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Sun., Jan. 13 at the annual Hyatt Westlake Plaza bridal show. Exhibit hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and fashion shows are scheduled for 12:30 and 3 p.m. More ... Post office plans to host passport fair The Simi Valley Post Office will be hold a passport fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 2551 N. Galena Ave. To speed the process at this special event, extra staff will be on hand to assist customers assemblyline fashion with preparing the application, insuring docume... More ... Youth baseball league hosting final tryouts for spring play The Grace Brethren Youth Sports baseball final try-out day for its 22nd season is at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 12 at Grace Brethren Elementary School, 1717 Arcane St., Simi Valley. More ...
MUDDY SHOES- Simi residents Curtis Marsh and Eddie Hatcher, above, brave the rain Friday for a game of horseshoes at Rancho Simi Community Park. Though not as severe as some meteorologists predicted, last weekend's storms did dump a substantial amount of rain in Simi Valley, causing a lot of splashi... More ... At-large positions open on city's tree advisory board The city of Simi Valley is now accepting applications to fill three public at-large Tree Advisory Board Member positions. All applicants must be residents of Simi Valley. Successful candidates will serve until March 2010. More ... Foy appointed chairman of the board By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com Peter Foy was appointed chair of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, just a few days after marking his first year in office. The Simi Valley resident and businessman was vice-chairman of the board in 2007. He replaces Supervisor Linda Parks, who had been at the he... More ...
Pass gives unlimited access for one year; costs just $80 Visiting America's national parks and other federal recreation sites has just gotten more convenient, due to an annual pass that can be purchased in advance of a trip via the Internet or by calling a tollfree telephone number. More ...
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers SNOWCAPS- Last weekend's storms left a panorama of white on the mountains behind Mount Clef, as seen from Oberlin Avenue in Thousand Oaks. Today's 7:02 a.m. sunrise will herald increasingly warm weather, predictions say. Saturday's high should be about 70 degr... More ... |
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